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A rapid and efficient replica plating technique

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 April 2009

Thomas H. Wood  and
Suresh K. Mahajan
Thomas H. Wood
Affiliation:
Department of Physics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Pa. 19104
Suresh K. Mahajan
Affiliation:
Department of Physics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Pa. 19104

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A new type of apparatus for replica plating is described, which reduces operator error and fatigue. Several replica plates can be made immediately, thus eliminating the need for a master plate in many cases.

Type
Research Article
Information
Genetics Research , Volume 15 , Issue 3 , June 1970 , pp. 335 - 338
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1970

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